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NV55 YPX

2005 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 1 Series86,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 YPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 117,851 miles

light smoke on emissions test but passed Test

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in osf tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

nail in osf tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 Turanza (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,089 miles

front washers poor pressure

intermitten fault with no.plate light.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,012 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE AT LIMITS AND MISSHAPED/CRACKING IN TREAD VALLEY`S

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES AND AT LIMITS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,058 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,621 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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NV55 YPX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV55 YPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 YPX registered?

NV55 YPX is a 2005 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is NV55 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 YPX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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